The Wicked and Gladiator 2 box office preview numbers show a clear leader between the two and clarify its comparison with Barbenheimer.

With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately.

Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” and Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” are expected to post gravity-defying numbers at the domestic box office this weekend.

Paramount was smart to get ahead of Wicked overseas with Gladiator II, not just because of competition, but to earn more for this $250M behemoth.

"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" are both pretty good films, but if you only have time for one this weekend, see "Wicked." ...

With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately, leading ...

Universal Pictures' 'Wicked' and Paramount Pictures' 'Gladiator II' post impressive numbers at the domestic box office this weekend.

'Wicked' is set to capture females in its opening weekend with $80M while 'Gladiator II' is eyeing $65M with men and older women in the pre-Thanksgiving frame.

With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately.

Each “Wicked” installation cost around $150 million to make. “Gladiator II” has also enjoyed good reviews, particularly for Washington’s charismatic performance.